Teen skateboarder badly injured in crash with car

FOUNTAIN VALLEY – A crash involving a 16-year-old skateboarder and a car left the teen with life-threatening injuries Tuesday night.

Police said a Lexus IS300 heading east on Slater Avenue collided head on with the skateboarder at Ward Street. According to witnesses, the skaterboarder, who was southbound on Ward, was crossing against a red light, police said.

The driver and passengers stayed at the scene and helped the teen, according to police. Alcohol or drugs do not appear to be factors in the collision.

The teen was taken to UCI Medical Center in Orange.

Police are investigating the crash and are seeking witnesses. Anyone with information may call 714-593-4484.

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